Port of Hochdonn

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About Port of Hochdonn

Also known as: Moorkanal

This port is a canal-based facility located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves as a transit point on the Elbe-Kiel Canal, facilitating the passage of vessels.

Background
Hochdonn is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2869641 →
Wikidata
Q280452 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.amt-burg-st-michaelisdonn.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEHOD
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Kiel Canal
Latitude
54.0195°
Longitude
9.2945°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hochdonn?

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The approach to Hochdonn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse at 16.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Steinburg District Lighthouses (18.8 NM SSE), Pagensand Mitte (19.5 NM SSE), Cuxhaven Northwest V (21.8 NM W), Lightship Elbe 1 (22.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hochdonn on?

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The Port of Hochdonn is situated on the North Sea in DE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hochdonn?

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You can track vessels near Hochdonn (DEHOD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Hochdonn?

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The Port of Hochdonn is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEHOD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DEHOD mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hochdonn?

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The Port of Hochdonn operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.